Hello everyone. bittersweetcrimsonregret here... But, you can just call me Jadie lol.
This is my first ever HP fic, and I say a grateful many thanks to Ryouka-Pheonix for beta'ing it for me lol. Please Review.
(anything like this ::Blah:: is demon/vampire speech, it is roughly the same in my story thanks!)
CHAPTER 1: Out with the old and in with the New.
Smiles all round and chatter reaching extraordinary levels inside the Great Hall, Dumbledore stood slowly, his silvery beard and just as silvery hair flowing smoothly over his shoulders as he waited patiently for quiet. Within five minutes, the chatter within the hall had silenced completely and Dumbledore had his chance to speak. "Good evening students. And welcome back to all of you, and a warm hello to our first years. It is my pleasure to-" However Dumbledore never got any further than that. The sounds of two voices, one male and one female were echoing past the closed doors, and they didn't sound like they were too impressed either.
"What do you mean MY fault? You are the one who dragged me here!"
"So? Doesn't mean that you aren't going to help. Boys catch up!"
"We're"
"Coming!"
Two more voices joined in with the now hastened steps before the doors flew open, four figures clad in black stood in the light, one of them laughing rather nervously at the sight of all eyes upon them. Sighing, the shortest of the four stepped forward, inclining their head to Dumbledore who politely inclined his head in return, "Sorry for crashing your party Dumbledore but I believe that we were... a little late..." One of the ones behind her laughed, the figure (who sounded like a woman) turning around and growling slightly before she turned back to Dumbledore. "Sorry about him, he's been annoying me for a while now... if you please. We'll just go take our seats." Dumbledore nodded in reply, motioning for the three behind her to head to the Gryffindor table and for the woman to head towards Slytherin. ::Why is it I always end up the outcast?:: she groaned, making sure that her hood remained atop her head as she took her seat at the end of the Slytherin table, the other three figures (who everyone assumed were male) taking their place at the end of the Gryffindor table, their hoods however, remained covering their faces.
"Thank you, Miss Alicia. As I was saying students, welcome once again to Hogwarts, and to those four late arrivals, we are glad to have you back." The four nodded in union, a soft smile gracing the girl's features before Dumbledore continued. "Now, since Professor Snape has some business to attend to for the first semester, we have assigned two new potions masters to take his place temporarily. And they would be none other than two of the cloaked figures that walked in earlier"
"Here!"
"Here!" They cried, the two figures that were about the same height shot their hands into the air and let a small laugh escape their lips. Dumbledore chuckled good naturedly before he continued with his speech. "And, we now have two Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers, Miss Alicia and Professor Remus Lupin. However, since Professor Lupin is currently ill, classes will be instructed by Miss Alicia." The girl nodded once before she rocked back on her chair, propping her feet on the table as Dumbledore continued with his speech, Alicia almost falling asleep through it all until the sorting came around. "Finally, something worth while..." Alicia hadn't meant to make her voice sound so harsh, but it had, and she almost immediately regretted it. A pair of steel gray eyes flashed in her direction before she took note of the kid beside her, his sleek white-blonde hair almost flat against his head before he leaned near her, Professor McGonagall's list now in the 'j's as she listened to him speak.
"Hey... who are you? And why did Professor no brains say that you were our teacher? You only appear to be a teenager. What's the deal? And I want answers now." Alicia sighed gently, turning to the boy before she gripped his shirt gently and brought his face dangerously close to her own. "I believe that the power to deduct house points lies with me Mr Malfoy, and if you don't want to be behind Gryffindor I suggest that you shut the hell up and pay attention. Got it boy?" Draco nodded once, shoving her hard in the chest so as to let him go, however, he failed miserably. Alicia's grip only tightened as she lost her balance on the chair, sending them both hurling backwards. Heads turned in their direction and two of the three Gryffindor cloaked figures stood up to help her until Draco forced down laughter and helped the girl to her feet, pushing her sleek black hair out of her sapphire eyes the two burst out laughing and apologized swiftly to Dumbledore, Alicia motioning for Professor McGonagall to carry on with the sorting. "Well, I expected you of all people Alicia to stay away from Hogwarts, not help out." Alicia just nodded, leaning on her elbow before she smiled, small pearly white fangs showing briefly before she hid them and spoke softly, her words not even seeming to be human, but Draco apparently understood her every word. ::Yeah I know what you mean, Harry and the twins decided to help out. Oh, are you still in our league? You'll have to fight with Potter though.. but I doubt a demon such as yourself would mind that.::
::No, it's perfectly alright, I completely understand. I just want to be sure... he does have different genes to you.. but similar? Right?:: Alicia nodded, smiling at the fact Draco could speak her language fluently. ::Been practicing have we?:: Draco grinned guilty, looking up to Dumbledore who had just stood up, they both took that as a sign that the sorting was over and rightfully paid attention.
"Students.. since the sorting and other announcements are now over. May I be the first to say, dig in!" The words had no sooner left his lips when large quantities of food materialized on the plates, most of the students digging in hungrily. ::I can't eat it Draco...:: Alicia whispered, moving her chair closer to him as he passed her a flask underneath the table. "Thanks..." she whispered, opening the top to take a small sniff before taking a long draught and sighing with relief. "I needed that." Draco nodded in acceptance before helping himself to some of the food. ::Oh by the way... what is Potter boy exactly?::
::I cannot tell you, that is for him to reveal, and only when he wishes. Just like I don't reveal what you are and you vice versa. Now... what about this... alliance.?:: ...
About an hour after the main course was over and dessert was eaten, Alicia and her trio remained behind, the men's hoods still covering their faces and not daring to lower the black material until the last person had gone and only they remained. After a short pause, a shout echoed through the empty hall and one of the male figures dropped his hood. "FINALLY!"
Laughing gently at his red headed twin, the other figure dropped his hood, an identical face grinning as he spoke, his voice only slightly different from his brothers'. "That was boring.."
"You said it." The two Weasley twins turned to look at the boy behind them, his pitch black shoulder length hair riddled with silver streaks that fell over his sparkling emerald orbs. "It could have been worse though, Draco could have kissed you..." Harry teased, leaning near Alicia as she shoved him back in a playful manner.
"Yeah right, like you'd want that." Lowering her hood, Alicia grinned, her sapphire blue eyes shone beneath her viel of sleek black hair, soft silver streaks running down the sides of her style before she pushed a section behind her slightly pointed ear. "Come on, lets go to our dorms.. then again, I'm in Slytherin, so I have to head off in that direction. See ya tomorrow night... since I can't be there for breakfast." Harry and the Weasley twins nodded, bidding each other farewell as Alicia headed for the Slytherin common room and the boys headed for Gryffindor tower.
First thing the next morning, Harry, Ron, Hermione and the Weasley twins took their places in the Great Hall, Harry getting questioning looks from fellow classmates about his hair and how his scar was less visible today. "Gah! Why can't they stop staring?! Just because I haven't had a haircut in a while..." Ron and Hermione had to stifle laughter at his comment, the two just shaking it off as they turned their attention to the staff table. Hermione, being the smart young woman she was, looked at the empty places in a puzzled way before she dove into her bag for her timetable. "Err..." Harry muttered, looking to Ron who just shrugged his shoulders and looked to where Fred and George had been, but were now gone. "What's up Hermione?" Harry asked, forgetting that the two potions masters had already run off and that their Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher was still asleep. Pulling out the slip of paper Hermione had managed to convince Neville to give her, she quickly ran her sights over it and pointed to their first class, Harry swallowing the lump that had developed in his throat before he voiced the text. "Defense Against the Dark Arts..."
Hope you enjoyed it .
The second chapter is being written as we speak, so please. Tell me what you think! I'd love to know.